Grey Heron bits

You are going to want to see these yarns. The colours are spectacular!! and you can find them on my shop shelves... Don't be shy, just head to Collingwood - call me - email me or shop online @ http://www.shopcollingwood.com/ and look for Grey Heron Embers = yummy!! Into the Shadow = no mystery here just 100% merino  This is just s tease... check out Yarns of Rhichard Devreize for yourself = http://www.rdyarns.com/ Line up your next projects with this yarn in mind:)

Here's a lovely yarn - 30 Silk 70 Merino - DK weight 150yds 50gm skein - wonderful colours Xmas Cowl = check Lace Scarf = check Lace Shawl = check Check our ravelry - you'll find dozens of beautiful projects to make Woodland 3109 Caribe 3116 Deep Sea 3302 Spumoni 3303

Casablanca  by Cascade yarns has just arrived. We have some lovely colours. Details -single ply yarn that is a blend of wool, silk and mohair - 8 colours in every skein 220yds, 100gms, 5mm, worsted weight yarn, $19.00 Neutrals 01 Denim Blues 02 Peacock 05 Reds 07 Fall 09 Jemstones 12 Southwest Desert 15

Just a quick note to mention, we are now OPEN until 8:00pm on Thursdays , starting tomorrow night. NEW!!!              Our evening Knit & Chat will run Thursday 6:30pm to 8:00pm In the Classroom;     We will be offering a two part Beginner Knitting class November 8 th and 15 th from  6:00pm to 7:30pm $ 30.00 Pre-registration required. Yarn and handout included Yarn specials;      Greenland by Cascade, 16sts = 4” @ 5.5mm Superwash Merino 137yds    SALE $6.95 per ball Happy knitting, Karen

I'm getting my fill of fresh Georgian Bay apples- yummy!! apples & cheese - apple butter - apple crisp Courtesy of Kristen- here's her recipe for Apple Harvest "Bundt" Cake   Apple Harvest Cake Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan. 1 1/4 cup unbleached flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples        (I used 2 large apples - one Red Delicious and one Honey Crisp) 1 cup nuts - walnuts taste best with apples. In a large bowl, measure all dry ingredients and mix. Add remaining ingredients except apples and nuts. Beat for three minutes at medium speed. Mixture will be thick. By hand, stir in apples and nuts. Bake in a 12 cup bundt pan at 325 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes until a too...

Knitters gather, chat, teach, laugh, learn- generally have a fun time together.  That’s how I Love Yarn Day started…. We decided @ Grey Heron to do just that- have a fun day.  Join us on Friday October 12, 2012 for a day of fun. We offer short demos all day long. New cast on cast off methods – How to make a pompom – Cabling without a needle – How to make a frilly scarf – Fun with beads – Thrumming examples The fun begins at 10:00am – demos run all day   Bring your lunch and make a day of it. Drop in and out as your time permits. Check our schedule for up-coming classes

Join us on Thursday october 11th from 10am to 12pm to learn to crochet. Here is your chance to have fun with crocheting. Learn basic stitches, crocheted edges, flowers, curlyQs We provide you with the basic crochet package; Mini skeins of yarn, one hook, and the Learn to Crochet book.    $40.00 Pre-registration required

It is that time of year where our hands get chilly - so make a pair of felted mittens Join us on Wednesday October 10th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm      $10.00 + materials We will help you choose your yarn. Review the pattern. Learn about the felting process in a top load and front load washer. Jump right in and get started. These make wonderful Christmas gifts!!  

We have all three of these fabulous magazines in stock. Don't delay - pick yours up this week before the stock is gone. As usual, each edition has tons of ideas, patterns, learning and just the right amount of interest.